Lifestyle Articles

Robyn Flipse, MS. MA, RDN Consultant to the Calorie Control Council There are many things in life that are safe, fun or even good for us when we follow the rules. Observing the speed limit while driving is certainly one of these rules.  How about enjoying an occasional ice cream...

By: Jessica Levinson, MS, RDN, CDN -- The first day of summer isn’t until June 20th this year, but now that Memorial Day has passed, summer is unofficially here. Do you know what that means? Besides 90 degree days, the jingling ice cream truck passing by your house every day,...

By: Rosanne Rust MS, RDN, LDN  —  When it comes to caloric sweeteners, the most important rule of thumb is moderation (the amount you consume), even for those with diabetes. You may have heard or read about diets using foods that have a low glycemic index (GI), and wondered what...

Memorial Day signals the kick-off to the summer season; a time for backyard barbecues, picnics, bonfires and pool parties. Unfortunately, for the waistline this can mean an array of heavy pasta salads, decadent meats, sugary cocktails and indulgent desserts. The truth is, warmer weather, birthdays, holidays – regardless of the...

May is Exercise is Medicine Month, an annual initiative of the American College of Sports Medicine to create awareness of the important role physical activity plays in promoting health and preventing disease. Research finds that exercise helps reduce risk of several chronic conditions including diabetes, cancer, heart disease and obesity....

By: Ellen Stokes, MS, RD, LD -- If a healthful diet were a high-fashion wardrobe, dietary fiber would be the sensible shoes.  And, like sensible shoes, fiber isn’t glamorous, but it can take you where you need to go. What is dietary fiber?  Dietary fiber is a type of complex...